Tribute to Alex Blake and Family at the Athenaeum

Like every year, the Panama Jazz Festival highlights the musical career of a Panamanian legend and in this sixteenth version a tribute was paid to the Panamanian trombonist Alex Blake and Family.

An audience of all ages participated in a special night at the City of Knowledge Athenaeum, where the Panama Jazz Festival surprised Mr. Alex Blake and Family, giving him recognition for his outstanding career as an artist.

Alex Blake Sr. has worked with the best and most popular artists in Panama, such as Armando Boza, Clarence Martin and Emilio Reales, among others.

This recognition was given by the Artistic Director of the festival, Danilo Pérez, to each member of the Blake Family. Alex Blake Senior, Alex Blake JR and Russel Blake were grateful for the love and attention they received during their days at the Panama Jazz Festival and thanked Mr. Danilo Pérez, for his continuous work for adults and children through music.